Alzheimer's Action Day

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver
Date: 9/21/2011
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM

Alzheimer's Action Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the need for more education, support and research. Wear purple on Wednesday, September 21 in honor of Alzheimer?????????????s Action Day. Encourage your friends, coworkers, and family to wear purple, too! Together we will be a gentle reminder that there is an effort underway to fight Alzheimer's disease and that we can all be a part of it.

The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease

Area: Greater Houston
Audience: Community, Caregiver
Location: George Memorial Library
1001 Golfview Dr.
Richmond TX 77469

Date: 9/21/2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Many people use Alzheimer?????????????s disease and dementia interchangeably without a clear distinction between what each word means. This presentation will go over the important difference between the two terms. It will explore the various types of dementias and the science behind Alzheimer?????????????s. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer?????????????s disease, the progression of the disease, and the available treatments and medications.
Please RSVP to 713.314.1313